Try Not To Be Put Off By These Hygiene Tips From The Past

Using Urine As A Face Wash

The 17th century equivalent of Sephora sold products with urine as the main ingredient. Noblewomen washed their faces with pee for its antiseptic properties. You might be impressed to hear that it actually cleaned their faces. However, they also thought it had anti-aging and skin-firming properties.

Using Urine As A Face Wash

Lysol For Feminine Hygiene

Yes, this is the same brand that you use to clean your kitchen and kill 99.99% of germs. In 1889, Lysol was first invented. It became popular when the Spanish flu broke out in 1918. During the ‘20s, the company advertised it as a feminine cleaning agent and birth control agent. The medical community eventually discouraged it because it was too strong for sensitive areas.

Lysol For Female Hygiene